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Former skeptic Dr. Fazale Rana, a biochemist, began to question whether evolution could explain the origin of life. He began to reconsider the need for God. Reasons to Believe: www.reasons.org Resources by Fazale Rana Humans 2.0 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism The Cell’s Design – How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry Fit for a Pur...

Dr. Sy Garte, a biochemist, was raised as a communist and militant atheist. He began to question his naturalistic worldview as he began to see the limits of science as the best explanation for the origin of life and other conundrums. It opened him to the possibility of God. Dr. Garte’s website: https://sygarte.com/ To hear more stories of atheists converting to Christianity, visit www.sidebs...

Psychiatrist Andrew Parker’s pursuit of the true and beautiful led him to consider the possibility of God, but his personal life hindered belief. After a long philosophical journey, he decided the cost of conversion was worth any personal sacrifice and gave him life beyond what he once imagined possible. Resources mentioned by Andrew: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton Philosophers:...

Professor Craig Keener became a convinced atheist at an early age. When philosophy left him without solid answers, his intellectual curiosity led him to consider the possibility of God. Resources by Craig: https://craigkeener.com Resources mentioned by Craig: Stephen Meyer, Return of the God Hypothesis F.F. Bruce, The New Testament Documents, Are They Reliable? Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks...

Former skeptic Andrew Sawyer lost faith in religion as a child and lost faith in humanity as an adult. He quickly realized that he still didn’t have answers for the questions of life and death. His search eventually led him back to God. Resources by Andrew: https://andrewsawyer.substack.com Resources mentioned by Andrew C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity (specifically referenced book two in Mere Christ...

From a non-religious home, former atheist Ian Giatti thought God was a character of fiction and fantasy like Santa Claus.  His mind slowly changed as he began to realize the reality and truth of Jesus. Ian’s Website: https://iangiatti.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to Side B Stories where we see how skeptics flip the record of t...

Psychology professor Dr. Rich Suplita believed science provided the best explanation for truth, and he promoted atheism on the university campus.  Over time, he began to question his own beliefs, and it led him to find truth in Christ and become an advocate for the Christian worldview. askaformeratheist.com ratiochristi.org/chapter/university-of-georgia/ To hear more stories about former atheists...

Former atheist Leah Libresco rejected religious belief until she encountered intelligent Christians at Yale University. Her search to find the grounding of objective morality led her to God. Resources written by Leah: Website:  www.leahlibresco.com  Book:  Arriving at Amen (the story of her conversion from atheist to Catholic) Book:  Building the Benedict Option (a guide to building thicker Christ...

Former atheist Stacy Gleiss traveled across the world and explored worldviews and philosophies until she finally found what was true, good, and beautiful in Christianity.   Stacy’s Philosophy Group: Philosophy in the Forest: http://philosophyintheforest.com   Authors and Books recommended by Stacy: Soren Kierkegaard Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity G.K...

Former atheist Guillaume Bignon set out on a quest to disprove Christianity and was surprised by what he found. Guillaume’s Book: Confessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith Guillaume’s Twitter: @theoloGUI Website featuring Guillaume’s work: https://www.associationaxiome.com To hear more stories about former skeptics and atheists who...

MIT graduate Chris Lee was raised to reject religious superstition and embrace science alone.  His search beyond a purely naturalistic worldview led him to believe in God and Christianity.   To read Chris’ written story, you can read his article “My Christian Story” here   To read and listen to more stories of skeptics and atheists’ conversions to Christianity, vi...

Kyle‘s childhood faith disappeared when he began questioning Christianity, finding no answers.  His inquisitive mind led him on a long journey to find the truth. bkylekeltz.com Kyle‘s recommendation for apologetics reading for those who want to know more of the evidence for the Christian worldview: On Guard by William Lane Craig Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I&#8...

Former skeptic Adrienne Johnson embraced anything but God in her life until her drive to discover truth led her to belief. Resources Prager U, Stories of Us, Adrienne Johnson: Why I’m No Longer an Atheist https://www.prageru.com/video/stories-of-us-adrienne-johnson Max McLean, Fellowship for Performing Arts, https://fpatheatre.com C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters C.S. Lewis, Mere Christiani...

Raised in a secular country, Alex embraced an atheist identity into adulthood when a surprising encounter with Jesus Christ dramatically changed his life. Alex’s Website: Faith Thinkers https://faiththinkers.org/about-us Recommended Resources: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus,  Habermas and Licona The Case for Christ, Strobel To learn more about the C.S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program...

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Former atheist Jim Warner Wallace embarked on a personal investigative journey and eventually became convinced of the reality of God and the truth of Christianity. J. Warner Wallace’s website: https://coldcasechristianity.com Books by J.Warner Wallace Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Cl...

University biology professor Dr. Dawn Simon dismissed belief in God until faced with convincing intellectual arguments from an informed Christian, Tim Stratton. Dawn‘s recommended resources: On Guard by William Lane Craig Tim’s resources: Website:  https://freethinkingministries.com Contact: tim@freethinkingministries.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m J...

A strong atheist until he was 51, Mark Meckler felt no need for God until the influence of his personal relationships paired with deep intellectual curiosity led him to consider something more. Recommended book: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we see how skeptics f...

A brilliant thinker, Dr. Peter Harris lost his childhood faith in God at university when intellectually challenged.  After years of atheism, the problem of meaninglessness caused him to reconsider the reality and credibility of the belief he once left behind.   Podcast episode notes:    Peter’s recommended books: For ‘The Rage Against the Light: Why Christopher Hitchens Was Wrong’: http...

After skeptic Rick Allan was presented with Christianity and its effects on his family, he began to investigate the evidence for God and Christianity.   Rick’s website: askepticsjourney.com Greg Koukl: Tactics – A Game plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions J. Warner Wallace: Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels Unbelievable?...

Former atheist Marie left her devoted childhood faith in the face of intellectual doubts but eventually found her way to an intellectually robust belief in God and Christianity.   Resources: Marie’s Non-Profit: MTM-CNM Family Connection http://www.mtm-cnm.org Books More Than a Carpenter, Josh McDowell The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel Works on the resurrection by Gary Habermas Icons of Ev...

Former atheist Jon Noyes was driven to fully live out his life-long atheism, but his pursuit was challenged when he began to consider which worldview best fit with reality.   Recommended Resources A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions – Greg Koukl The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between – Greg Koukl T...

Like his father, Justo Amato was a resolved atheist well into middle age yet he unexpectedly came to believe in God. Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we see how someone flips the record of their life. Each podcast, we listen to someone who has once been an atheist but who unexpectedly became a Christ...

Former skeptic Sue Warnke wanted nothing to do with religion. Although she achieved business and personal success, something was still missing from her life. Her quest for meaning led her to reconsider God. Episode Resources Sue Warnke’s blog – www.leanership.org Sue’s recommended article for skeptics – “Five Steps to God” (by Sue on her blog) Faithforce is the...

Former atheist Jeff Dockman wanted nothing to do with religion. Over time, his presumptions about the world, and his place in it, ceased to make sense and he began to consider the possibility of God.   The CS Lewis Institute: www.cslewisinstitute.org   Jeff’s recommended authors and books: C.S. Lewis,  Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis,  Miracles Alvin Plantinga   Episode Transcript Hello, a...